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Mercedes Benz technology helped catch the Boston bombers

Catching the Boston Marathon bombers was an undertaking of monumental proportions for Boston area law enforcement but the first big break in catching Islamic terrorists Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev after they had set off the pair of homemade bombs in Boston came thanks to the Mercedes Benz mbrace vehicle tracking system.
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By: Patrick Rall

Hands-free driving coming with your next Cadillac

Cadillac has developed hands-free cruise control. Super Cruise uses existing technology and Cadillac claims it may be an option on your next car. We break down the way your car will drive you.
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By: John Goreham

This 2013 Subaru BRZ is the fastest on the planet [video]

Ali Afshar has already run 174 mph in a Subaru and his ESX Motorsports 2013 Subaru BRZ will attempt a record setting run down the drag strip this weekend.
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By: Denis Flierl

2013 Ford Fusion and C-Max hybrids making gains in corporate fleets

In 2013, the Ford Fusion and C-Max hybrids may alter the level of market penetration of such hybrid vehicles by making significant inroads into the fleets of corporate America.
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By: Don Bain

Tough new Toyota 4Runner pleases buyers with old-school charms

The new 2014 Toyota 4Runner stays a rugged SUV, unlike the Nissan Pathfinder which is now on a car-based platform. Is this the last "right-sized" real SUV in the US market?
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By: John Goreham

Porsche develops new fuel-efficient Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid

Volkswagen chairman announces the development of new fuel-saving technologies and a new Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid that is slated for production.
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By: Denis Flierl

First off-road, all-electric race car to challenge Baja

The NORRA Mexican 1000 competition has become one of the most contested of the Baja Penninsula races, with stars like Parnelli Jones, James Garner and screen and race legend Steve McQueen participating in its history. Now it makes history again with the first EV to challenge the four-day General Tire Mexican 1000 rally.
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By: Aaron Turpen

Michael Schumacher to drive Formula 1 Silver Arrow on Nurburgring

The legendary Silver Arrow will return to the Nordschleife, driven by seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher on May 19th, marking the first time since Juan Manuel Fangio's victory in 1954 that a modern F1 Silver Arrow has been on the Nordschleife.
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By: Aaron Turpen

Honda recalls 46,000 Fit models over electronic stability control problem

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport models due to an electronic stability control issue, which may increase the risk of a crash.
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By: Anthony Faccenda

A 2013 Ford Escape SE review: America's bestselling SUV for a reason

Although the early days of the 2013 Ford Escape were plagued with precautionary recalls, spending a week behind the wheel made it clear why the Escape was, is and will continue to be one of the bestselling vehicles in the United States – with great power, tons of room and incredible fuel economy. It’s quite a bit of fun to drive, as well.
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By: Patrick Rall